KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,553 km
7,179 miles
MXA
Manila
United States
Distance
11,553 km
7,179 mi / 6,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
326°
northwest

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KWI MXA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Manila Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI MXA
ICAO Code OKKK KMXA
City Kuwait City Manila
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.890000, -90.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Manila (MXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) in Manila, United States is 11,553 kilometers (7,179 miles / 6,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Kuwait City, it's 09:21 in Manila. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manila (MXA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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